Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Platform for assessing molecular testing and treatment outcomes in lung cancer patients

Official title: Clinical Research Platform Into Molecular Testing, Treatment and Outcome of (Non-)Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Patients

Run by AIO-Studien-gGmbH · NCT02622581 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to gather and analyze information about treatments and outcomes for people with lung cancer to improve care and understand their quality of life better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment14500 (estimated)
SponsorAIO-Studien-gGmbH
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Oldenburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2015
Main results expectedSeptember 2030
Study endsSeptember 2031
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT02622581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with confirmed metastatic or advanced non-small cell lung cancer or small cell lung cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with early-stage lung cancer who are not receiving systemic treatment may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a national clinical research platform in Germany to document and analyze data on molecular biomarker testing, treatment, and outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). It focuses on collecting uniform data from real-life practice to evaluate the quality of care and develop recommendations for improvement. The study will also assess quality of life and mental health aspects of patients through validated questionnaires, and establish a tissue repository for future research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of treatment effectiveness and improve care strategies for lung cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on molecular testing and real-world outcomes in lung cancer have shown promise, indicating that this approach is supported by previous research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for the project:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Able to understand and willing to sign written Informed Consent and to complete patient-reported-outcome assessment instruments

Main project (NSCLC Stage IV):

* Confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
* Stage IV (UICC8)
* Systemic therapy
* Informed consent no later than four weeks after start of first-line systemic treatment

Satellite NSCLC Stage I-III:

* Confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
* Informed consent no later than four weeks after start of first anti-tumor treatment (including surgery and radiotherapy) or if first treatment is surgery no longer than 3 months after start of surgery.
* Stage I-III (UICC8)
* Systemic (chemo)therapy and/or radiation therapy and/or surgery

Satellite SCLC

* Confirmed Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
* Informed consent no later than four weeks after start of first anti-tumor treatment
* Systemic (chemo)therapy and/or radiation therapy and/or surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

none

Where it's running

  • Pius-Hospital
    Oldenburg, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.